Prevention Educator, Health Promotion - Skidmore College : Job Details

Summary:

Skidmore College's Department of Health Promotion is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Prevention Educator to join our team. This full-time, 10-month position is focused on reducing high-risk alcohol and drug use while supporting student wellness, resilience, and belonging.

This position combines one-on-one student support with campus-wide prevention initiatives—managing evidence-based interventions like BASICS, providing wellness coaching, supervising Peer Health Educators, and collaborating with campus and community partners. If you're passionate about health education, harm reduction, and supporting college students in making informed, empowered decisions, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention efforts, including harm reduction strategies, substance-free event planning, and public health campaigns
• Facilitate BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) sessions and conduct follow-up assessments
• Oversee required AOD education programs and maintain compliance with institutional and federal policies (e.g., anti-hazing education)
• Provide individualized Wellness Coaching sessions that support students in building balanced, healthy lifestyles
• Supervise and mentor Peer Health Educators focused on AOD prevention, life skills, and additional wellness topics
• Plan and deliver engaging presentations and trainings for students, staff, and faculty
• Collaborate with departments across campus and community partners to expand recovery support and prevention resources
• Support broader health promotion efforts in areas like nutrition, sleep, stress, and sexual health
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement
• Stay informed on current research and evidence-based practices

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required (Public Health, Health Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred)

Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience in health promotion, AOD prevention, student affairs, or related field

• Training or experience with motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and behavior change models
• Knowledge of college student health trends and public health theory
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—ability to connect with a diverse student body and work collaboratively across departments
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered care
• Experience with BASICS, peer education programs, and wellness coaching (preferred)
• Certification as a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) is a plus

Salary range: $53,000 - $56,000

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

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